WASH in Schools: Vavalu Primary in Guadalcanal has received new water supply and gender-friendly ablution facilities, with New Zealand and UNICEF backing a spring catchment system and handwashing stations that will benefit 200+ students and teachers. Road & Transport: Major roadworks on Honiara’s Mendana Avenue (Hot Bread roundabout to HCC roundabout) will cause CBD traffic delays and lane narrowing until end-July, with temporary bus bay changes and traffic controllers on site. Finance & Jobs: A new analysis says Solomon Islands’ Financial Intermediation and Insurance Services were the only sectors to record negative real GDP growth from 2023 to 2024, falling 1.6% each. US Investment Framework: The Solomon Islands and the United States signed an Investment Incentive Agreement in Honiara, enabling the US DFC to mobilise private capital for jobs, infrastructure, ICT connectivity and energy. Mining & Growth: Gold Ridge Mining says it will work with the new Solomon Islands PM to strengthen the economy, citing major tax and royalty contributions and future project growth. Geopolitics & Security: The newly elected PM Matthew Wale is set to visit Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese on 3 June, with economic development and security expected to top the agenda. Maritime Economy: Pacific fisheries surveillance continues under Operation Tui Moana 2026, reporting 61 vessel inspections and four vessels of interest, with investigations ongoing.